OnRoad Katalog 2010/2011 - ctr-parts

K 1200/1300 S/R/R-Sport
Sound & Performance
BLUE Longlife Performance Air Filters
“Blue” air filters for BMW were specially made for us by
Green, a European manufacturer with motor sport experience
and excellent production methods. The filters are
made to a very high standard to ensure the best airflow
and cleaning properties. They enjoy better air flow than
many similar filter types, and the low pressure manufacturing
process ensures that there is very little spillage
of the black plastic into the woven cotton sheets (more
spillage = less filtering area). The facts:
Deep pleats
in the doublelayered
cotton
create a 10-20%
increase in filtration
surface and
improved air flow.
A smooth surface and
soft flexible rubber
base ensures an air
tight seal.
Blue Filters are produced
using a time-consuming
4-step production process
which virtually eliminates
rubber seepage into the
cotton. Other manufacturers
use a mass production
fast pressure-moulded
injection process, but this
process can push rubber
onto the filtering surface
which can restrict the airflow
by up to 25%.
• Deep pleats in the double-layered cotton create a 10-20%
increase in filtration surface. This increase allows a greater volume
of air to move more freely into your engine cylinders.
• Blue uses 2 layers of woven cotton compared to most other
brands who use 4 layers of cotton gauze. There are 3 main
benefits to woven cotton: it’s thinner, holds oil better, and is
stronger.
• Blue filter’s rubber mouldings are almost exact around the
edges with no wasted surface area. Using this more efficient
process the air flow is greater than the same size filter that is
injection moulded.
• Blue Longlife Performance Filters are designed to be oiled. The
oil creates a positive (+) magnetic charge with the mesh, which
attracts the negatively (-) charged dust particles. The dust and
dirt builds around the mesh to form a tunnel. This allows the
cotton to remain cleaner for maximum flow.
• Normal servicing every 50 000 km or once a year. In very dusty
conditions re-oiling or servicing may be needed.
• Pleat design: The filters have pleats that are parallel to the
width. This makes the filter more rigid and stronger and reduces
air leaks.
• Stainless steel mesh on both sides.
• Custom Fitment Tabs (for square filters only). Plastic air-boxes
can warp out of shape or even distort from the heat radiated
from the engine. These tabs also benefit the filter by centring
and aligning it in the air box, so the filter is evenly sealed.
• Easy to fit, just replace the original with Blue Filter
• Warning sticker for air box
K 1200 S*/R/R-Sport
Single item Part No.: 8120015
K 1300 S*/R
Single item Part No.: 8120017
*In the case of the K 1200/1300 S, two filters are needed
BLUE Service
For servicing a Blue Filter use only the approved Blue
Filter cleaner and oil to ensure the filter is not damaged,
and the filtering effect not impaired. The specially formulated
cleaner bottle (500 ml) and oil can (300 ml) are
available either as a “Service Pack” combination or as
single components. Cleaning and oiling the filter is easy
to perform. Instructions included.
BLUE Service Pack cleaner 500 ml and oil 300 ml
The cost-effective set. Lasts as long as your bike.
Combipack Part No.: 8120010
Individual components
Filter Cleaner (500 ml) Part No.: 8120011
Wunderlich Team with a K 1200 R
at the German Speedweek
The intention to race a fairly standard
K 1200 R in the world championship 24
hour race in Oschersleben was always a bit
bold. But the Wunderlich Team, headed by
Wolfgang Zeyen and mechanic Jürgen Klipfel,
were confident they could qualify for the
Saturday race.
The “K” was lightened with a few carbon fibre
parts, riding comfort increased with an Ergo
seat and the chassis upgraded to race spec
with a set of WILBERS suspension units. A
racing exhaust system gently increased the
power output.
But the number 47 “R” hit the ground hard
when braking for the left turn after the start/
finish straight already in the first qualifying
session, with back-up rider Marcus Klass of
the “Motorradfahrer” magazine on (and then
off) it. The following repair took valuable time,
which meant that there was little time left for
the three competing riders to qualify. Whilst
Andreas Bildl of “Sportmagazin PS” magazine
and the English journalist Steve Westlake
of “Bike” magazine qualified comfortably,
Wolfgang Zeyen managed to virtually scrape
in on the last qualifying lap.
In good spirits and with a set of new Continental
racing tyres they began the race with
a classic “Le Mans” style start on Saturday,
13th of August. From the word go Wolfgang
made up a bit of ground, but fell hard
because of oil leaking from the Aprilia RSV
Mille he was following. The “K” wasn’t looking
that happy any more, but Jürgen Klipfel
was in “the zone” and produced an “optically
challenged” but fully race-worthy “K” only
half an hour later.
As expected of an editor of a motorcycle
sport magazine, Andreas tried to make up
lost ground, which he indeed managed to do
in a very impressive manner. But after 16 race
laps it was game over for the “K”. Andreas
lost the front end, but happily escaped without
injury. With the last bit of strength he
pushed the now seriously damaged looking
motorcycle over 2 km into the pits, but a short
inspection confirmed that the race was over
for the BMW. In any case, it was well worth a
try and it surely won’t be our last. Next time,
we will finish the race as well!
Filter Oil (300 ml) Part No.: 8120012
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